Penryn, Cornwall Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penryn, Cornwall.
Cornwall · England · Town
About Penryn
Penryn is a civil parish and town located in west Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile northwest of Falmouth, along the Penryn River. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 8,489, while the broader built-up area reported 11,195 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 8,489 (2021)
District: Cornwall
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £333,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cornwall
- Parliamentary constituency: Truro and Falmouth
- LSOA: Cornwall 060A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penryn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penryn.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Penryn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Penryn.
- - 40 Truro Lane Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BW
Works to trees in a conservation Area (TCA) works include reduction of a large Beech tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Westleigh West Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EX
Works to Trees within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Yew - Crown raise to 2m. T2 - Bay tree - Fell. T3 - Holly - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 7 Parc Briwer Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LF
Demolish Existing Garage and construct new Rear Single Story Lounge and Bedroom Extension Plus Removal Of Rear Porch and Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 93 The Terrace Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EN
Works to Tree within a Conservation Area (TCA) - T1 - Australian Blackwood - Removal of branch failures, crown reduction of 1-1.5m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - The Cottage Quay Hill Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JE
Emergency valley gutter repairs and associated timber repairs, re-slating of the roof, rebuilding of two road-facing gable chimneys; replacement rainwater goods, construction of extension to the west
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Coach House Church Hill Penryn Cornwall TR10 8AJ
Submission of details to discharge Condition (5 - Hard Landscaping) in respect of Decision Notice (PA25/08709) dated (05.02.2026).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - The Coach House Church Hill Penryn Cornwall TR10 8AJ
Listed building consent for conversion of the redundant Coach House to a residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 48 St Thomas Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JW
Restoration, internal alterations and proposed extension of a Grade II Listed Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 48 St Thomas Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JW
Listed Building Consent for restoration, internal alterations and proposed extension of a Grade II Listed Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 101 The Terrace Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EN
Works to Tree(s) within a Conservation Area (TCA) Removal of mature Leyland cypress at rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Flat 1 74 Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BH
Listed Building Consent: Replacement new timber sash windows, with the addition of heritage double glazing
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Westleigh West Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EX
Exception notice for works to multiple Bay trees
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 34 Bohill Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JG
Change of use from community convenience store (Class E(a) retail sale of goods) back to previous use/function as ancillary garage/workshop space associated with residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 58 St Thomas Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JP
Proposal to replace four old wooden sash windows with four new double glazing UPVC white wood grain sash windows, so it looks like for like. Replace the current front door with a wood effect UPVC fron
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 67 Helston Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 8NQ
Listed building consent for enlarged opening in ground floor dividing wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent Lower Budock Mill Hill Head Penryn Cornwall TR10 8JT
Pre application advice for construction of a two bedroom residential dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 5 New Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8EB
Proposed rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 32 West Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8ER
Installation of 8no. Photovoltaic Panels to the front elevation of the dwelling together with installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the rear elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 11 Bronescombe Close Penryn Cornwall TR10 8LE
Non Material Amendment in relation to PA23/08371 dated 13.11.2023 reconfiguration of the roof lights and inclusion of a new roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Stoke House 54 Lower Market Street Penryn Cornwall TR10 8BH
Listed Building consent for structural upgrades to the ground, first and second floors. Works will include strengthening notched connections between primary and secondary beams with reinforced angle b
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Cornwall | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Penryn in Cornwall
Penryn is a civil parish and town located in west Cornwall, England, approximately 1 mile northwest of Falmouth, along the Penryn River. As of the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 8,489, while the broader built-up area reported 11,195 residents. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and development projects. The Town has a population of approximately 8,489 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Cornwall district.
Property prices in Penryn show an average sale price of £333,790, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penryn a particularly low-crime area.
Penryn has one conservation area within its boundaries: Penryn. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penryn includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cornwall. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penryn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Penryn
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Penryn. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Penryn.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penryn were full planning applications (12), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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